For several years, Lebanon has faced a severe and multifaceted economic crisis, marked by the dramatic devaluation of the Lebanese pound (LBP) Read More
The Lebanese banking sector remained in a critical situation in 2024 in the absence of any resolutions to the crisis. Since 2019, the economic Read More
Following the recent appointment of Karim Souaid as the governor of Lebanon’s Central Bank, Banque Du Liban (BDL), on March 27, 2025, a Read More
2024 was the year of global elections in which around 3.7 billion people (almost half of World population) had the opportunity to go to Read More
2024 was a standout year for equity investors, driven by various economic factors and regional developments. The artificial intelligence boom further fueled a Read More
This spotlight is written in memory of Professor Samih Antoine Azar, a remarkable economist and an excellent contributor to the Blog. In Read More
Bond performance varied significantly across countries in 2024. U.S. 10- year Treasury yields increased by 70 basis points, German 10-year yields surged by 33 Read More
The European Union (EU) is a political and economic union of Member States that are located primarily in Europe. It is the Read More
The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has had a devastating impact on Lebanon, causing significant damage and human suffering. The recent Lebanese Read More
In the October 2024 issue of the IMF Middle East and Central Asia Regional Report, the report discussed navigating the evolving geo-economic landscape Read More
